Dr. Barbara Sayres M.D.
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
15 State Route 15 Lafayette NJ, 07848About
Dr. Barbara Sayres is a child neurologist practicing in Lafayette, NJ. Dr. Sayres specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system in children from birth to young adulthood. With combined understanding of childhood illness and the special needs of each individual child and their family, Dr. Sayres is able to help each patient improve the status of their health. Conditions such as seizures, delayed speech, weakness or frequent headaches are treated by child neurologists.
Education and Training
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1968
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1968
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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